Joseph Loper

Joseph N. Loper, age 82 of Biloxi, previously of Perkinston, MS, died January 4, 2019, after an extended illness.
He was born September 18, 1936, in Jones County, MS, where he graduated from Myrick High School.  After graduating, he then volunteered for the Army, where he served in Korea for two years.
Joseph worked at Masonite for several years, then moved to the MS Coast,  where he worked in construction.  Following retirement, he enjoyed a part time job at Wal Mart for several years.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Zula; parents, Milton and Ruth Loper; and his son, Nelson Loper.
Survivors include his grandsons, Zack Loper, Trenton Loper, and Tommy Loper of Saucier; brother, Larry Loper, of Biloxi; sisters, Louise Crocker (Hal), Ellisville and Sandra Loper, of Hattiesburg.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Biloxi National Cemetery.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi, is serving the family.
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